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Chopped salad for your Memorial Day BBQ
Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone! If your thinking of what side dishes to make for your BBQ or bring to a BBQ you are going to- try this chopped salad. I swear I have never been much of a salad... Continue reading »
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What do kids like to eat?
I have two of them and I often find myself asking this question! One day they love something- the next, they don't. The days of me chopping fresh spinach into an egg omelet are long gone. When my... Continue reading »
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Colored denim
I'm baaaaaack! My hiatus wasn't planned- the break was due to a broken keyboard...a la Chloe and Max! I am loving all the colors that denim has to offer this season! I have never had a problem... Continue reading »
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Oh My God... I'M Mom!
As I browsed the crappy gifts at the Spring boutique in the gym of my daughters school, I was hit with a moment of nostalgia. Suddenly, I was back in elementary school excitedly searching the same... Continue reading »
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Secrets of a Momaholic: You can take the girl out of Brooklyn
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You can take the girl out of Brooklyn
I was born and raised in Canarsie, a neighborhood in Brooklyn. My block, 95th street is where a minimum of 20 kids dwelled-all friends including two of my best to this day, Dawn and Nicole. Summer... Continue reading »
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Mothering is not all rainbows and butterflies
As I look up at my windows adorned with pastel eggs and bunnies, (yes- my windows are still decorated for Easter...taking them down tonight- I swear!) I laugh at the sounds coming from my house. They... Continue reading »
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Introducing our own personal Gaga!
Meet our very own Gaga- my mom! It doesn't matter how old your kids get...once a momaholic, always a momaholic. So who better to guest post about being a mom other than my own! A self professed... Continue reading »
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Jumbo Shrimp
The grass isn't always greener on the other side. This, some of us may know- yet we still wonder what it would be like. I had dinner with 3 of my close girlfriends last night and our discussions were... Continue reading »
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Epiphany = Mirena
I wasn't sure if having a third child was something I wanted. If I were going to do it, it would have to be soon. I'm not in my twenties you know! I was thinking more of in the future- how a third... Continue reading »
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Starfall- a great educational website your child will love
Starfall is a great educational website that I have to share with you. My mom taught kindergarten for years and Starfall was used during computer time in her classroom. It teaches many different... Continue reading »
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Breakfast Quesadillas
This is such an easy alternative to your ordinary egg sandwich. The crispy tortilla mixed with the egg and melted cheese is so good- you'll want to make it every morning! Max loves it as much as I... Continue reading »
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Books for Baby's Easter Basket
Guess How Much I Love You is the story of two Nutbrown Hares, Big Nutbrown Hare and Little Nutbrown Hare. Although many see them as father and son, they are never referred to as such. Little Nutbrown... Continue reading »
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In a New York state of mind- even in Puerto Rico!
Night 1 in PR Shirt- Zara Shorts- ZaraMy favorite Sex and the City episode is the one where all the girls pile into a car to drive to a baby shower in Connecticut. All four woman get into the... Continue reading »
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The missing pit
When I think of my grandmother, her tight hugs, her outrageous stories, her great cooking, I get a pit in my stomach. I call it "the missing pit". I would love some more time with her. To be able to... Continue reading »
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The Starfish Story
Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work. One day, as he was walking along the shore, he... Continue reading »
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Frozen Mojito's straight from Puerto Rico to you...and in my heart forever!
Warning; consuming alcoholic beverages may cause giving fake names, developing accents other than your own, alter egos to come out and adding a senior citizen to your entourage (shout out... Continue reading »
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Becoming a Godmother
Anyone that knows me, knows I come in a pair...and I'm not talking my husband. I'm talking Dawn! A friends daughter actually referred to us as TaraDawn! Dawn has been my closest friend since as far... Continue reading »
Tara in health
Weight loss tips that work- what to add & what to take away
Picture is not me- nor does it reflect my results!!!!In my post, motivation found...a trip alone, I told you all about my upcoming trip to Puerto Rico- sans mi familia! This trip to paradiso is this... Continue reading »
